The first question precedes this. Should you even share that at all? I've had many candidates bring this up throughout the years. What do you think?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
How should you ask for time off during the interview process?
The first question precedes this. Should you even share that at all? I've had many candidates bring this up throughout the years. What do you think?
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LinkedIn Comment from Terry Powers
ReplyDeleteIn this day of so many unemployed, maybe the question should be "should you ask for time off" during the interview. If you are in high demand, if the competition is nil, if the job is more or less assured, it may be ok. However, if the job has lots of applicants and of keen interest, why should they agree unless it is their interest to do so. Are you willing to subordinate your will to show well during the interview or ask them to wait upon you? Both may not be mutually exclusive. Pray about it.
LinkedIn Comment from Mary Ghilani
ReplyDeleteThe interview is NOT the time to bring that up because you haven't been offered the job yet. The best time to bring that up is when you've been offered the job and are discussing benefits, etc. Then just say something like, "My family and I already planned a trip for a couple of days in July - will that be a problem?" Chances are, it won't be a problem.
LinkidIn Comment from Tony Orme, PE
ReplyDeleteI've been a hiring manager in a field where competition for the top talent is strong. Many (if not most) engineers that we interview for job openings have personal commitments that they need to keep during the first few weeks or months of employment. These folks typically ask if it ok to take some time off without pay.
We hire people for the long haul - so, I've never had a problem with potential hires asking about time off.
LinkedIn Comment from Jasmine Jensen
ReplyDeleteI don't think the interview process is really the time to bring it up unless it's going to make or break your decision to take the job. I think the time to bring it up is during the negotiation process once you've received an offer. It likely won't be a problem, but as Tony referenced, you should expect this time off to likely be without pay as most companies require you to accrue paid time off with time "served".
LinkedIn Comment from Jennifer Armitstead
ReplyDeleteI've been in the recruiting industry for nearly 14 years and have placed over 1000 employees, so let me weigh in on my experience. Managers HATE it when candidates don't disclose their vacation plans up front. Ideally, the candidate should disclose this with the first conversation - with the recruiter. That way the recruiter will be the candidate's advocate to the manager. If the vacation will be a deal-breaker, the recruiter will inform the candidate immediately. I remember a hiring manager once telling me that he felt that the candidate lied about the need for time off... and then was worried about what else the candidate lied about too. Avoid a potential "black cloud" and inform the company as early as possible. People take vacations - that's normal. Besides, talking about the vacation might add something personal and unique and set you apart from other candidates.
LinkedIn Comment from Scott Cannon
ReplyDeleteDon't. If you do, they might decide to give you all you want and then some. Convince them you want the job and are worth sethimg. Then, and only then, talk about something else. When I decide on somebody, things like that matter.
LinkedIn Comment from Victor Thompson
ReplyDeleteSince jobs are scarce and hundreds are competing for the same job, you don't. Once you are hired, discuss the situation with your supervisor, but I do not recommend it. Time will pass and you can take a vacation later in the year.